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Caleb’s Kids: Breaking the silence on youth mental health

Caleb’s Kids is creating a lifeline for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth through accessible mental health programs—supported by the Children’s Foundation.

Black Family Development Inc.: Creating a medical home for Detroit families

Black Family Development, Inc. is improving healthcare access for Detroit families through a “medical home” model, integrating behavioral and physical health services in a trusted, community-centered space. With support from the Children’s Foundation, BFDI has introduced a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care, breaking down barriers to wellness. Learn how this initiative is transforming healthcare access and creating lasting impact.

The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative in partnership with the Children's Foundation. Today the 11 selected organizations have been announced that will benefit from this philanthropic effort.

Pediatric cancer research provides hope for children like Claire

“One day everything was fine and the next we had a child fighting cancer,” said Craig Salyers about his toddler Claire’s recent cancer diagnosis.

Voices for Children: providing hope and resilience to the voiceless

I started as the CEO of Voices for Children in 2015. In 6+ years serving these communities, I have seen some horrific things. Crimes against children are crimes against our humanity and against our future. I’ve also seen hope, resilience, and opportunity to break cycles of abuse and create a generation of informed, empowered, and caring humans who will take care of themselves, each other, and our world.

A letter from Larry – April 2021

Hello, and an official welcome to spring and the great month of April! April starts a very busy season for us as it relates to events and important activities leading into the summer.

Recap: #CABHSummitChat provides supportive discussion for those caring for children with mental health challenges

On Wednesday, March 31, The Children’s Foundation brought together speakers from the 2021 Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Summit for a Twitter Chat to discuss the importance of self-care and mental health for parents, teachers, and providers who care for children with mental health challenges.

Donor Story: Jocelyn Hagerman desires to make a long-term difference for children

As someone who previously founded and lead her own foundation, Jocelyn Hagerman knows all too well the amount of hard work that goes into making an impact on the community.

Pathways to Wellness delivers important messaging about children and families

Follow along with Champ: The Superdog of Health as he eats a healthy breakfast, learns in school, and visits healing kids at Children’s Hospital of Michigan!

Winning Futures: Virtual mentorship program enables long-term success for high school students

Throughout the past two years, high-school junior, Adib, has received guidance, support, and friendship from his mentor, Benny. The pair participates in Winning Futures, a multi-year workforce preparation mentoring program for high school students

On sale now: Champ: The Superdog of Health book to support local children and families

Follow along with Champ: The Superdog of Health as he eats a healthy breakfast, learns in school, and visits healing kids at Children’s Hospital of Michigan!

A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist – Part II

For fourteen years, Child Life Specialist Maureen has played I Spy, Skip-Bo and blown bubbles in the name of providing clarity, comfort and normalcy to hospitalized children of all ages and diagnosis. She has worked to build relationships with them and their families, helping all to understand procedures, conditions and talk through the “what-ifs.”

A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist – Part I

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